Why The Kensington Falls Church? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own...and this extends to our team members too!
Join us to discover your path, grow your purpose, and embrace the unexpected : deeper connections, greater opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.
License / Certification : Certification / licenses in one or more of the following trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) is strongly preferred.
Experience : 3-5 years of experience in an Environmental Services role, with full operational knowledge of front & back of the house operations in a senior living environment (Required)
Salary : $88,000 - $100,000 20% Annual Bonus Potential
Work Location : In Person at The Kensington Falls Church
Job Status / Schedule : Full-Time, including Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, On-Call
What does Kensington Senior Living offer you?
- Competitive Salary and Annual Bonus Potential
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other optional benefits.
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Complimentary Meals
- Growth Opportunities
Overview :
The Director of Environmental Services is responsible for maintaining the community building, equipment, and grounds in excellent, like-new condition. This role also involves overseeing and managing effective Safety and Emergency Response Programs to ensure the well-being of all residents, team members, and visitors.
What will you do as the Director of Environmental Services?
Maintains buildings, equipment, grounds and records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures all inspections and certificates required by regulations are completed on a timely basis.Develops daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning and maintenance checklists for all areas within the community. Identifies whether the tasks on each checklist will be carried out by team members or third-party service providers.Develops and manages a work request system that allows team members and residents to report items that require the attention of the maintenance department. Ensures that all work requests are collected and acknowledged within 4 hours and are fully resolved within 48 hours.Schedules team members to carry out cleaning and maintenance tasks, assigns work daily, and ensures that work is completed as assigned. Manages the performance of all third-party service providers that perform ongoing maintenance, repairs, and renovation / replacement projects at the community.Develops and manages a process to provide laundry services to residents on a weekly basis at a minimum.Develops and maintains a sound departmental approach to support Infection Control programs that comply with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures that all relevant equipment and supplies are consistently available to effectively support the program.Creates and implements the community Safety Program. Responsible for monitoring safe environmental conditions and work practices, implementing emergency response procedures, establishing emergency / disaster plans, conducting and evaluating results of emergency drills, and training staff on the operation of all life safety and emergency equipment and monitoring systems.Develops and carries out a comprehensive inspection program that covers every suite, and common area space monthly. Documents results of inspections and assigns work as needed to correct deficiencies.Interviews, hires, trains, orients, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines Environmental Services personnel. Sets departmental priorities and makes job assignments. Keeps team members informed of changes that affect them.Ensures suites are ready for resident move-in and assist families / staff with move-in activities and internal transfers.Participates in the yearly business and budget planning for the Environmental Services Department. Monitors and adjusts staffing levels, service contracts, utility consumption, and supply inventories to achieve budgeted labor costs, Capital Expense costs, controllable costs, and environmental services quality goals.Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Human Resources policies.Knowledge & Skill :
Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment.Must have a thorough knowledge of general maintenance such as boilers, heating,air conditioning units, refrigeration and freezers, ice machines, electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, wallpapering, minor carpentry, lawn care, etc.Knowledge of the proper use of common cleaning, chemicals, and equipment.Demonstrates a cooperative spirit and willingness to assist team members and residents.Must possess good skills in planning, organizing, directing, and managing.Demonstrate a track record of a good sense of efficiency and delegation of work assignments.Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service, have a genuine interest in geriatric care, and uphold the philosophy of the communityPre-Employment Requirements :
Successful completion of Virginia State Police criminal background check.Demonstrate freedom from Tuberculosis by PPD / TB test or chest x-ray, documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form.Pass a pre-employment drug test.Mental and Physical Requirements :
Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.Stoops for and bends at the knees, twisting from side to side at the waist.Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist height and 40 lbs to shoulder heightMust be able to push 200 lbs. on a cart with castersAbility to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.We are an equal opportunity employer. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $88,000 - $100,000
